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Rise of Self-directed Mutual Fund Investing among Young Indians: A Descriptive Analysis of the Role of Fintech and AI-Enabled Platforms

Mukta Rani Hessa & Amar Kumar Chaudhary · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

The rapid growth of fintech and AI-enabled investment platforms has significantly transformed mutual fund investing behaviour among young Indians. This study examines the rise of self-directed mutual fund investing and analyses how digital financial infrastructure, fintech access...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i61336

Impact of Family Support on Academic Performance of Undergraduates: Evidence from a Selected State University in Sri Lanka

W. M. C. Wijesundara & P. I. Anuradha · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Family support is a foundation of students’ success, as well as improving the academic performance of students who are enrolled in higher education. However, no adequate evidence was found in the context of Sri Lanka. Thus, in this paper, the authors focus on analysing the impact...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i61337

A Development Model for Pulau Sibandang Tourism Village Based on Batak Culture through the Integration of Ulos Weaving, Homestay, and Community Empowerment

Mulatua Hasiholan Hutagalung, Hamidah Harahap & Satia Negara Lubis · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Rural tourism in Pulau Sibandang promotes community-based development by leveraging cultural heritage and local livelihoods like ulos weaving and homestays. However, its success depends on strong local capacity and coordination to transform these resources into well-managed, incl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i61338

A Scoping Review of Participatory GIS and WebGIS Integration for Bridging the Socio-technical Gap in Community-based Agricultural Networks

Brighton Chamunorwa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Participatory GIS (PGIS) and web-based GIS (WebGIS) have developed as influential but largely distinct approaches to agricultural development and community resource management. PGIS emphasises grounded, face-to-face processes that empower communities through local knowledge produ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62955

In vivo Assessment of the Antihypertensive Effect of Schrankia leptocarpa (Mimosoideae) in Wistar Rats

Rock Djehoue, Marius Adjagba, Ignace H. Fagnisso, Latifou Lagnika, Anatole Lalèyè & Bonaventure L. Awede · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2026

Background: Hypertension is a serious public health problem. The ethnobotanical studies revealed the use of numerous medicinal plants in beninese pharmacopeia of which Schrankia leptocarpa for the hypertension treatment. Aims: The study aims to characterize the phytochemical prof...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcd/2026/v8i1158

Simulation of the Effect of Sowing Date with the DSSAT (Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer) Model on Maize Grain Yield

Komla E. Semenya & Mawussé K. N. Okey · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Background: Climate change, rainfall variability, and inappropriate sowing dates contribute significantly to low maize yields in Togo, highlighting the need to identify optimal planting periods using the DSSAT crop simulation model. Aims: The sowing date is an agricultural practi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62956

Analysis of Growth and Instability in Marine Fisheries Production: Evidence from India and Andhra Pradesh

B. Malleswari, A. Amarender Reddy, S. Rajeswari, Sk Nafeez Umar & P. Bala Hussain Reddy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Marine fish production in India has shown moderate growth, largely driven by mechanization, improved fishing technologies, expansion of fishing fleets and improved mari-culture techniques, although it remains subject to fluctuations due to seasonal variations, overexploitation of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62957

Clinical Outcomes in Donor-Specific Antibody–Negative Flow Cytometry Crossmatch–Positive Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review

Muhammed Zubair, Naema Liaqat, Kulsoom Muhammad Ilyas Khan, Ahmad M I Fayyad & Sara M I Fayyad · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2026

Background: Although it is true that donor-specific antibody (DSA) positivity is a highly validated risk factor of rejection and graft loss, it is not clear that a positive flow cytometry crossmatch (FCXM) without detectable DSA does have clinical implications. This is a valuable...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i61388

Digital Transformation and Business Growth in Emerging Markets: A PRISMA-Based Systematic Literature Review of Strategic Leadership and Data Analytics

Kehinde Akinwale, Chijioke George Edeh, Blessing Itodo, Patricia Ugochi Uzoma, Osakpolor Emmanuel Orobor, Philip Williams Appiah-Agyei, Alabi Modinat & Confidence Adimchi Chinonyerem · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2026

As a strategic imperative in the context of emerging markets, digital transformation is associated with institutional, infrastructural, and technological challenges, but also with great potential for supporting the sustainable performance of firms facing rapid change in such an e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i61389

Performance Analysis of Proposed Bandwidth Maximization Call Admission Control and Adaptive Call Admission Control Schemes for Real-Time Applications in 3GPP LTE Networks

Samson Dauda Yusuf, Francis Chinomso Maduakolam & Abdulmumini Zubairu Loko · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2026

The rapid growth in demand for real-time (RT) communication services over wireless networks has intensified the challenge of limited radio resources, particularly in Long Term Evolution systems standardized by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). This scarcity often lea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i61390

District Level Assessment of Cropping Intensity for Agricultural Intensification in Bihar, India

Sunita Singh & Abhay Kumar Chaubey · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Cropping intensity is an important indicator of agricultural intensification and land-use efficiency, particularly in densely populated agrarian regions where the scope for expansion of cultivable land is limited. In states such as Bihar, increasing cropping intensity has become...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3413

The Impact of ICT on Drivers’ Profitability and Efficiency in Abuja’s Transport Industry

Babatunde Samson Ojutalayo, John Ojoniko Abbah, Victoria Oseyande Ikearu-Udoh & Dauda Polzar · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Transportation is essential for socio-economic development, and ICT innovations like GPS and ride-hailing apps (e.g., Uber and Bolt) have improved mobility by making transport faster, safer, more convenient, and efficient. This study empirically appraised The Impact of ICT on Dri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i62303

Nanotechnology-enabled Biopesticides: Advanced Formulation Strategies, Target-Specific Delivery Mechanisms, and Translational Challenges in Sustainable Crop Protection

Manabendra Debnath · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Global food security faces mounting pressure from crop-destroying pests and the deeply entrenched reliance on synthetic chemical pesticides that, despite decades of use, are generating accelerating resistance across major pest taxa, widespread ecotoxicological harm to non-target...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3474

Efficacy of Different Fungicide Including Bio-fungicides against Rhizoctonia solani Causing Black Scurf Disease of Potato under Field Condition

Shyam Lal, Mukesh Srivastava, Shivani Chaudhry, Siddharth Singh, V. Praveen Kumar, Harshita Yadav & Ankit Kumar Chaurasia · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026

Black scurf of potato caused by Rhizoctonia solani Kühn is a major soil-borne disease responsible for significant yield and quality losses in potato-growing regions. Field experiments were conducted during 2024–25 and 2025–26 at SIF, C.S.A.U. & T., Kanpur, to evaluate the eff...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3705

Comparative Effect of Organic (Cow Dung and Poultry Manure) and Inorganic Fertilizer (NPK 20:10:10) on Growth Response and Physiological Performance of Solanum lycoperscum (Tomato)

Onyekachukwu M. Adinkwu, Uyoyoghene O. Isodje & Ayomide J. Oniko · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026

Background & Aim: Fertilization strategies are carried out to influence the growth and physiological quality of plants. However, the increasing need for sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly practices, has brought about an increase in the use of organic manure. This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3706